Electrical Problem - Solenoid and Fuses
My continuing problem is getting power to my transmission shifter and also related switches on the same dash. I have three rows of lighted automotive fuses in my front run box. Row 3 works as de...
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Yes you are correct, I apologize.
The cable connection that is controlled by the solenoid is not a negative cable (red cable with black tape at the end) but a positive cable from the chassis battery to fuses (ignore the black tape).
The power cable path is open (no continuity)until the smaller terminals (with continuity) are opened (no continuity) by power from the ECM
As you have discovered, I only know enough about this stuff to be dangerous. The terminology itself is quite confusing. (Which connectors on the solenoid are viewed to be open or closed?)
In the schematics it is called an ignition solenoid (not a starter solenoid)and is at the opposite end of the rig from the starter.
Hope this un-confuses the confusion.
The cable connection that is controlled by the solenoid is not a negative cable (red cable with black tape at the end) but a positive cable from the chassis battery to fuses (ignore the black tape).
The power cable path is open (no continuity)until the smaller terminals (with continuity) are opened (no continuity) by power from the ECM
As you have discovered, I only know enough about this stuff to be dangerous. The terminology itself is quite confusing. (Which connectors on the solenoid are viewed to be open or closed?)
In the schematics it is called an ignition solenoid (not a starter solenoid)and is at the opposite end of the rig from the starter.
Hope this un-confuses the confusion.
